Dealer Sentiment Cools, Wawa Supercharger Logo, A Sphere in D.C.

Dealer Sentiment Cools, Wawa Supercharger Logo, A Sphere in D.C.

Author: More Than Cars Media Network January 20, 2026 Duration: 12:34
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1248: Dealer confidence takes a hit as affordability pressures and tighter margins creep into Q4, even as fixed ops and F&I try to hold the line. Meanwhile, Wawa goes all-in on Tesla charging, and the Vegas Sphere model heads to DC. Show Notes with links: Dealer sentiment isn’t what it was in Q3 as affordability pressures, rising rates, and tighter margins took their toll on the Q4 numbers. While conditions remain technically “favorable,” confidence sli...

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